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The dramatic footage shows the exact moment she was rescued. (Photo: Youtube/CGTN)

Australian officers rescue drunk woman from oncoming train

An Australian woman owes her life to these alert officers who quite literally rescued her from being crushed.

27 Nov 2017 7:33 PM IST

Local media showed footage of a large man slashing wildly at police officers before being shot. (Photo: Screengrab | @fayfayang)

1 dead, two injured in Melbourne stabbing attack

Police have also urged the public to avoid the Street after witnesses describe a car bursting into flames.

9 Nov 2018 12:42 PM IST

Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good nights rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Middle age sleep problems tied to cognitive decline down the line

No one sleep therapy is a cure for all.

24 Jan 2018 10:24 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Survey shows surge of 18% more in Indians travelling to South...

It has been voted as the fifth best region to visit by Lonely Planet in 2017.

22 Jan 2018 6:40 PM IST

The Melbourne Central Business District skyline at night. (Photo: Pixabay)

Travel digest: Exploring magical Melbourne

Here's an insight into some of the travel attractions that make Melbourne one of the most popular metropolises in the...

23 May 2019 4:03 PM IST

Experiments done at 20, 30 and 40 degrees C showed the virus survived longer at cooler temperatures, longer on smooth surfaces than on complex surfaces such as cotton, and longer on paper banknotes than on plastic banknotes. (Representational Image:AFP)

Australian study finds coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency

Findings from the study show that in a very controlled environment the virus remains infectious for longer than other...

12 Oct 2020 10:32 AM IST

Medical workers staff a drive-through Covid-19 testing site located in a shopping centre carpark in Melbourne. (AFP)

Australia starts virus testing blitz to stop second wave in Melbourne

30 new COVID-19 infections reported in Melbourne overnight in a continuing outbreak that has raised fears of a second...

26 Jun 2020 12:09 PM IST

A patient has her temperature checked at a medical clinic during lockdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus in Melbourne. (AP)

Australia's hotspot state tells citizens not to panic buy

Production of beef, lamb and pork has been reduced by one third to reduce chances of virus spread in meat processing...

6 Aug 2020 11:30 AM IST

A cyclist passes a group of police and soldiers patrolling the Docklands area of Melbourne. (AFP)

Australia's second-biggest city imposes overnight curfew

Victoria, which is Australia's second most populated state, declared state of disaster over spike in new coronavirus...

2 Aug 2020 6:13 PM IST

Police detain an anti-mask protester in Melbourne. (AFP)

Australia's Victoria sees a drop in new COVID-19 cases

Once proud of itself about a tough approach to social distancing, the state now accounts for about 60% of Australia's...

1 Aug 2020 10:12 AM IST

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza made a winning return to the WTA circuit by advancing to the womens doubles quarterfinals of the Hobart International Tournament here on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

AA Edit | Sporting icon takes her bow

The lasting legacy is her stoic determination that redefined what it takes to be a role model in a society with...

28 Jan 2023 12:15 AM IST

Studies on omega-3 supplements showed that although these appear to improve brain health in young people with psychosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Food supplements may help treat psychosis: study

Certain antioxidant supplements, such as n-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C, may also be effective.

23 March 2018 3:53 PM IST